Paula Deen Dropped the Price of Her Savannah Home—But We Still Definitely Can’t Afford It

In case you’re hunting for a 28,000-square-foot, $8.75-million dollar home in the marshes of Savannah, Paula Deen’s “Riverbend” is on the market. The new price (it was originally listed for $12.5 million) still clocks in about $8.55 million above the median Savannah home price of $233K

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Paula Deen's Savannah Home Is For Sale, But It's Out Of Our Price Range

Savannah, Georgia is one of the South's most desirable areas to live. There are beautiful oaks draped in Spanish moss, gorgeous scenic views of rivers and marshes, and plenty of historical spots. So, it's no wonder that Paula Deen's 'Riverbend' home is looking to fetch a pretty penny from a new owner. Paula Deen's 5.5-acre estate on the Wilmington River in Savannah has a 14,500 square-foot main house in French provincial style. Built in 2009, this mansion has an incredible 8 bedrooms and 8.5 baths. That's not including the guest house, the pool house, a dive-in movie theater, or a stunning Southern patio with scenic views. Originally listed at 12.5 million dollars, Paula's home was recently knocked down to a mere 8.75 million – over 8.5 million dollars more than most homes in the area. According to the real estate listing, Paula Deen's home is "the most significant offering in Savannah, Ga...This estate is aptly named "Riverbend" for its panoramic views over Wilmington River." The property has 300 feet of prime waterfront, as well – so you can imagine how wonderful it'd be to spend a morning on Paula's porch. So, if you're looking for a commercial-grade kitchen to entertain your guests or a dressing room with a vaulted ceiling and crystal chandelier, you may just want to check in Savannah.

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The Kitchen

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The Bedroom

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Yep, this is only one of eight bedrooms. Floor-to-ceiling windows and an elegant wood mantel are noteworthy, but the ceiling fan is really what draws our Southern hearts in. Everyone knows summers below the Mason-Dixon Line are unbearable without a ceiling fan—no matter how state-of-the-art your central air system may be.

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The View

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People Are Flocking To The Pioneer Woman's New Store

In a town with only 3500 people, fans of The Pioneer Woman are flocking to a brand new store that celebrates everything on Ree Drummond's favorites list. The Mercantile, which is located in a 100-year-old building that was purchased in 2012, is now a 25,000-square-foot bakery, deli, retail store, and coffee bar. The store averages around 6000 visitors per day – and has had almost 15,000, on occasion. But, Ree feels the pressure being more than 100 miles from Oklahoma City. “Whenever I put a recipe on my show or in my cookbook I want it to be absolutely wonderful,” she said to our friends at PEOPLE. “When I envision putting a plate of my food in front of a customer or guest, it really takes it to a whole other level because I want them to feel like their trip here was worth it.” We think it's worth taking a trip to "The Merc" to check out her new digs.